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Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej
	Cyclone Tej at peak intensity southeast of Socotra on October 21
Meteorological history
Formed	October 20, 2023
Dissipated	October 24, 2023
Extremely severe cyclonic storm
	3-minute sustained (IMD)
Highest winds	175 km/h (110 mph)
Highest gusts	205 km/h (125 mph)
Lowest pressure	964 hPa (mbar); 28.47 inHg
Category 3-equivalent tropical cyclone
	1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds	195 km/h (120 mph)
Highest gusts	230 km/h (145 mph)
Lowest pressure	958 hPa (mbar); 28.29 inHg
Overall effects
Fatalities	2
Missing	Unknown
Damage	Unknown
Areas affected	Socotra, Yemen, Oman, Saudi Arabia
	Part of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season

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Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej^[a] (/tɛdʒ/) was a strong tropical cyclone that formed over the central-south Arabian Sea and made landfall on Yemen. It was the first cyclone to make landfall in the nation since Cyclone Luban of 2018.^[2] The sixth depression and the third named cyclonic storm of the season,^[3] Tej coexisted with Cyclone Hamoon in the Bay of Bengal, a rare phenomenon not seen since 2018.^[4] The cyclone then took a northwestward track in the Arabian Sea and made landfall in Al Mahrah Governorate of Yemen between 23 and 24 October 2023, bringing significant rainfall and flooding across the eastern half of the country and western parts of Oman.^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]

Meteorological history

On 16 October 2023, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) began monitoring for the formation of a cyclonic circulation in the Arabian Sea.^[10] In the Arabian Sea, relatively high ocean temperatures, indicating a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, created favourable conditions for tropical cyclogenesis.^[11] A cyclonic circulation formed over the Arabian Sea on 16 October.^[10] A low-pressure area formed as a result of the cyclonic circulation on the morning of October 18. It intensified further on October 20, becoming a deep depression. On the same day, the system intensified into a Cyclonic Storm, receiving the name Tej. As Tej moved northwestward, it encountered a very favorable environment, conducive for rapid intensification, allowing Tej to strengthen into a Category 3 tropical cyclone on October 22. After undergoing an eyewall replacement cycle, Tej weakened and made landfall over Al Mahrah Governorate between 23 and 24 October 2023.^[12]

Preparations

Oman

Oman's Salalah port temporarily closed from October 22 as Tej approached.^[13] The Oman News Agency reported the country's authorities' decision to grant a holiday to employees in the public and private sectors, in the Dhofar Governorate, and the Al Jazir Wilayat in the Al Wusta Governorate, in anticipation of the cyclone.^[14] Oman's National Committee for Emergency Situations Management evacuated residents from the Hallaniyat Islands and coastal regions in the states of Salalah, Rakhyut and Dhalkot.^[15] Shelters and accommodation for 15,000 people were prepared in the Dhofar Governorate.^[16] Flights between Muscat and Salalah airports were increased to facilitate movement during the cyclone.^[17]

Yemen

The Yemeni Coast Guard in the Hadhramaut Governorate announced that it was taking precautionary measures in anticipation of the arrival of Tej.^[18]^[19] According to Saba News Agency, Al-Qatabi Ali Al-Farji, the Governor of Al-Mahra, called on the people to take precautions to avoid Tej's dangers. The governor warned citizens living in the depths of the valleys, farmers, and fishermen of the dangers of staying in low-lying places that are vulnerable to floods and hurricane threats. He called on international and humanitarian organizations working in Al-Mahra to intervene. He also called on citizens to take the utmost caution with the onset of the effects of Tej's heavy rains and strong winds. In Shabwah Governorate, fishermen were warned not to go into the sea and were told to take necessary precautions.^[20] In Al Mahrah Governorate, The Office of Education in Al-Mahra also announced the closure of schools in the governorate due to Tej.^[21] President Rashid al-Alimi contacted the governorates of Hadhramout, Mahra, and Socotra and directed the government to support the efforts of the local authorities in preparing for the arrival of Tej.^[19] Authorities in eastern Yemen declared a state of emergency, suspended schools and told fishermen stay home.^[22] The warning also prompted Yemeni authorities in Hadramout, Mahra, Shabwa and Socotra to declare a state of emergency and issue regular updates to the public.^[22] Fishermen were ordered not to go to sea and were also told to empty their docked boats and move the vessels to safer locations, and people living in low-lying areas advised to move their cars and other possessions to safety.^[22] Hadramout Governor Mabkhout bin Madhi set up a committee to oversee preparations for rescue and storm relief operations,^[22] while the neighbouring governorate of Al Mahrah, set up an emergency committee to make plans for schools to house people forced to leave their homes in the event of severe damage from the cyclone.^[22]

Impact

Oman

Tej struck Oman's Dhofar Governorate, with the National Multi-Hazards Early Warning Centre indicating an intensification of the cyclone. Expect heavy to very heavy rainfall (100–300 mm), leading to flooding in valleys and high waves (6–12 meters) on the Arabian Sea coast. The cyclone featured wind speeds around its centre of 95-110 knots. It came ashore near the coast of Dhofar on the evening of 23 October and the following morning, bringing heavy rain, strong winds (50-70 knots), and rough seas.^[23]^[24] Tropical rain clouds affected Dhofar Governorate, bringing varying levels of rainfall to Salalah, Sadah, Mirbat, and Taqah. Additionally, rough seas with waves ranging from 6 to 12 meters were expected along the Arabian Sea coast, posing a danger to coastal areas and creeks.^[24]

United Arab Emirates

Heavy rains hit parts of the UAE on October 22. Massive flooding was reported in an area south of Shawka, which is a town near the Oman border.^[25] On October 25, flooding occurred in the Al Faya region in Sharjah, which is located towards the east of UAE. Hailstones fell in an area north of Fujairah with mountainous roads flooded with rainwater.^[26]

Yemen

Socotra

On October 22, Tej caused rough weather and torrential rains in Socotra, along with reported high waves, floods and landslides.^[27] Torrential rain on Saturday caused flooding on the island of Socotra as the cyclone made landfall.^[22] The flooding led to some roads in the governorate's capital city of Hadibu being cut, along with other areas in the archipelago. The Socotra Airport recorded 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain, with wind speeds reaching 25 kn (45 km/h; 30 mph) and gusts exceeding 25 kn (45 km/h; 30 mph).^[28] There was damage as a result of rain and wind, related to the blocking of roads and the bulldozing of farms, and the destruction of parts of some homes.^[29] Over 500 homes on the island sustained damage from the cyclone, displacing 192 households, primarily in Qulensya wa Abd al Kuri District. Three people overall were reported with minor injuries.^[30]^[29]

Mainland

The Yemen Red Crescent Society in Al-Mahra Governorate initiated evacuations due to Tej,^[31] along with the army, security forces, and health teams to move affected families to shelter centers amidst heavy rain and strong winds.^[31] Additionally, they also appealed to the Presidential Council, government, and Arab coalition for aircraft assistance to rescue flood-stranded individuals in Al-Ghaydah District, including Al-Ibri, Haft Al-Sada, Kalshat, and other areas.^[31] The storm flooded roads, submerged cars and forced Yemen Red Crescent volunteers in Al Mahra to temporarily suspend operations.^[32]^[33]^[34] Tej resulted in at least two deaths, alongside 150 injuries and 10,000 displaced people.^[34]

Notes

^ The name Tej was provided by India, which means 'speed' in Hindi.^[1]

References

^ "How cyclones get their names? Explained". Oman Observer. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
^ "Cyclone Tej to Intensify Into a Severe Cyclonic Storm This Weekend! | Weather.com". The Weather Channel. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
^ "The Emergence of Tropical Cyclone 'Tej' in the Arabian Sea". BNN Breaking. 20 November 2019. Archived from the original on 25 July 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
^ "Cyclone Tej And Hamoon: Rare Twin Storms Brewing Near India". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
^ "Yemen: Flash Update #1 - Cyclone Tej, 24 October 2023 [EN/AR] - Yemen | ReliefWeb". 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
^ "Weather tracker: Tropical Cyclone Tej approaches Yemen". The Guardian. 23 October 2023. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
^ "Cyclone 'Tej' likely to make landfall between Yemen & Oman on Oct 25". Hindustan Times. 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
^ "Arabian Sea: Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej tracking west-northwestward towards Yemen as of Oct. 21 /update 1". Arabian Sea: Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej tracking west-northwestward towards Yemen as of Oct. 21 /update 1 | Crisis24. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
^ "Tropical Cyclone Tej". earthobservatory.nasa.gov. 23 October 2023. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
^ ^a ^b Tropical Weather Outlook For North Indian Ocean (The Bay Of Bengal and the Arabian Sea) Valid for Next 168 Hours Issued at 0600 UTC of 17.10.2023 Based on 0300 UTC of 17.10.2023 (PDF) (Report). New Delhi, India: Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre - Tropical Cyclones, India Meteorological Department. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ Kallungal, Dhinesh (16 October 2023). "First post-monsoon cyclone of 2023 brewing over Arabian Sea". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
^ "Yemen: Flash Update #1 - Cyclone Tej, 24 October 2023 [EN/AR] - Yemen | ReliefWeb". 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
^ "Oman's Salalah port to be temporarily closed starting from Sunday due to Cyclone Tej | Al Arabiya English". Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
^ الدمام, اليوم- (22 October 2023). "إعصار تيج يفرض الإجازة في عُمان". alyaum (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
^ Paul, Ajanta. "2-day holiday declared for public, private sectors in Oman's Dhofar region due to Cyclone Tej". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
^ Anwer, Laraib Tariq. "Watch: Residents evacuated as cyclone approaches Salalah; heavy rains batter Oman". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
^ Web Desk. "Residents to be evacuated, flights increased: Oman's crisis management gears up for Cyclone Tej". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
^ "تدابير احترازية في اليمن للحد من تأثيرات إعصار "تيج"". Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
^ ^a ^b الحدث, عدن تايم-نُبقيك مع. "اخبار وتقارير - عاجل / مركز الإنذار يؤكد تحول العاصفة "تيج" إلى إعصار من الدرجة الأولى". www.aden-tm.net (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
^ الحدث, عدن تايم-نُبقيك مع. "اخبار وتقارير - أول تحذير في شبوة بشأن إعصار تيج". www.aden-tm.net (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
^ "عاجل : ايقاف العملية التعليمية في المهرة بسبب اعصار تيج". عدن الغد (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Schools close, fishermen seek shelter as Yemen braces for cyclone". Arab News. 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
^ "Archived copy". alwatan.kuwait.tt. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ ^a ^b وكالات (24 October 2023). ""إعصار تيج" يتراجع في سلطنة عُمان وطوارئ في اليمن". جريدة المدينة (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
^ Web Desk. "Watch: Heavy rain, hail batter UAE; residents warned of 'hazardous weather' as Cyclone Tej deepens". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
^ Web Desk. "Watch: Gushing waters in Sharjah as UAE rains continue for 8th day". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
^ خاص, رصد. "الأرصاد: تزايد شدة العاصفة "تيج" لتصل إلى عاصفة عاتية". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
^ خاص. "سيول جارفة في سقطرى تأثرا بإعصار تيج". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
^ ^a ^b خاص. "مشاهد ما بعد إعصار تيج في سقطرى... خسائر طفيفة وأرض تحولت إلى مروجاً وأنهاراً". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
^ "Yemen: Flash Update #1 - Cyclone Tej, 24 October 2023" (PDF). United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 23 October 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023 – via ReliefWeb.
^ ^a ^b ^c خاص. "الهلال الأحمر اليمني: إجلاء الأسر المتضررة من إعصار تيج في المهرة وسط ظروف صعبة". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
^ خاص. "المهرة..حالة وفاة وتهدم 10 منازل جراء الإعصار في حصوين". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
^ خاصة, متابعات. "مسؤول محلي يوجه نداء لإغاثة المتضررين من إعصار تيج في حصوين بالمهرة". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Tropical cyclone kills two, displaces 10,000 in Yemen". Al Arabiya. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.

External links

Media related to Cyclone Tej at Wikimedia Commons

[2] The name Tej was provided by India, which means 'speed' in Hindi.^[1]

[1] "How cyclones get their names? Explained". Oman Observer. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[3] "Cyclone Tej to Intensify Into a Severe Cyclonic Storm This Weekend! | Weather.com". The Weather Channel. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[4] "The Emergence of Tropical Cyclone 'Tej' in the Arabian Sea". BNN Breaking. 20 November 2019. Archived from the original on 25 July 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.

[5] "Cyclone Tej And Hamoon: Rare Twin Storms Brewing Near India". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

[6] "Yemen: Flash Update #1 - Cyclone Tej, 24 October 2023 [EN/AR] - Yemen | ReliefWeb". 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.

[7] "Weather tracker: Tropical Cyclone Tej approaches Yemen". The Guardian. 23 October 2023. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

[8] "Cyclone 'Tej' likely to make landfall between Yemen & Oman on Oct 25". Hindustan Times. 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[9] "Arabian Sea: Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej tracking west-northwestward towards Yemen as of Oct. 21 /update 1". Arabian Sea: Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej tracking west-northwestward towards Yemen as of Oct. 21 /update 1 | Crisis24. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[10] "Tropical Cyclone Tej". earthobservatory.nasa.gov. 23 October 2023. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.

[:0-11] Tropical Weather Outlook For North Indian Ocean (The Bay Of Bengal and the Arabian Sea) Valid for Next 168 Hours Issued at 0600 UTC of 17.10.2023 Based on 0300 UTC of 17.10.2023 (PDF) (Report). New Delhi, India: Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre - Tropical Cyclones, India Meteorological Department. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[12] Kallungal, Dhinesh (16 October 2023). "First post-monsoon cyclone of 2023 brewing over Arabian Sea". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

[13] "Yemen: Flash Update #1 - Cyclone Tej, 24 October 2023 [EN/AR] - Yemen | ReliefWeb". 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.

[14] "Oman's Salalah port to be temporarily closed starting from Sunday due to Cyclone Tej | Al Arabiya English". Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[15] الدمام, اليوم- (22 October 2023). "إعصار تيج يفرض الإجازة في عُمان". alyaum (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[16] Paul, Ajanta. "2-day holiday declared for public, private sectors in Oman's Dhofar region due to Cyclone Tej". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

[17] Anwer, Laraib Tariq. "Watch: Residents evacuated as cyclone approaches Salalah; heavy rains batter Oman". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

[18] Web Desk. "Residents to be evacuated, flights increased: Oman's crisis management gears up for Cyclone Tej". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

[19] "تدابير احترازية في اليمن للحد من تأثيرات إعصار "تيج"". Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[:1-20] الحدث, عدن تايم-نُبقيك مع. "اخبار وتقارير - عاجل / مركز الإنذار يؤكد تحول العاصفة "تيج" إلى إعصار من الدرجة الأولى". www.aden-tm.net (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[21] الحدث, عدن تايم-نُبقيك مع. "اخبار وتقارير - أول تحذير في شبوة بشأن إعصار تيج". www.aden-tm.net (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.

[22] "عاجل : ايقاف العملية التعليمية في المهرة بسبب اعصار تيج". عدن الغد (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.

[:2-23] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Schools close, fishermen seek shelter as Yemen braces for cyclone". Arab News. 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

[24] "Archived copy". alwatan.kuwait.tt. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[:4-25] وكالات (24 October 2023). ""إعصار تيج" يتراجع في سلطنة عُمان وطوارئ في اليمن". جريدة المدينة (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.

[26] Web Desk. "Watch: Heavy rain, hail batter UAE; residents warned of 'hazardous weather' as Cyclone Tej deepens". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

[27] Web Desk. "Watch: Gushing waters in Sharjah as UAE rains continue for 8th day". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.

[28] خاص, رصد. "الأرصاد: تزايد شدة العاصفة "تيج" لتصل إلى عاصفة عاتية". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[29] خاص. "سيول جارفة في سقطرى تأثرا بإعصار تيج". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.

[:6-30] خاص. "مشاهد ما بعد إعصار تيج في سقطرى... خسائر طفيفة وأرض تحولت إلى مروجاً وأنهاراً". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.

[YemenFlash1-31] "Yemen: Flash Update #1 - Cyclone Tej, 24 October 2023" (PDF). United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 23 October 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023 – via ReliefWeb.

[:3-32] خاص. "الهلال الأحمر اليمني: إجلاء الأسر المتضررة من إعصار تيج في المهرة وسط ظروف صعبة". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.

[33] خاص. "المهرة..حالة وفاة وتهدم 10 منازل جراء الإعصار في حصوين". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.

[34] خاصة, متابعات. "مسؤول محلي يوجه نداء لإغاثة المتضررين من إعصار تيج في حصوين بالمهرة". المهرية نت. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.

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+'''Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej'''{{efn|The name '''Tej''' was provided by [[India]], which means 'speed' in [[Hindi language|Hindi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=How cyclones get their names? Explained |url=https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1144587/oman/weather/how-cyclones-get-their-names-explained |website=Oman Observer |access-date=22 October 2023 |date=22 October 2023}}</ref>}} ({{IPAc-en|t|ɛ|dʒ}}) was a strong [[tropical cyclone]] that formed over the central-south [[Arabian Sea]] and made landfall on [[Yemen]]. It was the first cyclone to make landfall in the nation since [[Cyclone Luban]] of 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://weather.com/en-IN/india/news/news/2023-10-20-cyclone-tej-to-intensify-into-a-severe-cyclonic-storm-this-weekend|title=Cyclone Tej to Intensify Into a Severe Cyclonic Storm This Weekend! &#124; Weather.com|website=The Weather Channel|access-date=2023-10-22|archive-date=2023-10-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022141124/https://weather.com/en-IN/india/news/news/2023-10-20-cyclone-tej-to-intensify-into-a-severe-cyclonic-storm-this-weekend|url-status=live}}</ref> The sixth depression and the third named cyclonic storm of the [[2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season|season]],<ref>{{cite web |title=The Emergence of Tropical Cyclone 'Tej' in the Arabian Sea |url=https://watchers.news/2019/11/20/tropical-storm-fung-wong-sarah-forms-east-of-the-philippines/#:~:text=A%20Low%20Pressure%20Area%20%28LPA%29%20inside%20the%20Philippine,Fung-Wong.%20The%20system%20is%20moving%20toward%20Northern%20Luzon. |access-date=October 21, 2023 |website=BNN Breaking | date=20 November 2019 |archive-date=July 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725134313/https://watchers.news/2019/11/20/tropical-storm-fung-wong-sarah-forms-east-of-the-philippines/#:~:text=A%20Low%20Pressure%20Area%20%28LPA%29%20inside%20the%20Philippine,Fung-Wong.%20The%20system%20is%20moving%20toward%20Northern%20Luzon. |url-status=live }}</ref> Tej coexisted with [[Cyclone Hamoon]] in the [[Bay of Bengal]], a rare phenomenon not seen since 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cyclone Tej And Hamoon: Rare Twin Storms Brewing Near India |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cyclone-tej-and-hamoon-rare-twin-storms-brewing-near-india-4507162 |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=2023-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024232806/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cyclone-tej-and-hamoon-rare-twin-storms-brewing-near-india-4507162 |url-status=live }}</ref> The cyclone then took a northwestward track in the Arabian Sea and made [[landfall]] in [[Al Mahrah Governorate]] of Yemen between 23 and {{Date|Oct 24, 2023}}, bringing significant rainfall and flooding across the eastern half of the country and western parts of [[Oman]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/yemen-flash-update-1-cyclone-tej-24-october-2023 |title=Yemen: Flash Update #1 - Cyclone Tej, 24 October 2023 &#91;EN/AR&#93; - Yemen &#124; ReliefWeb |date=25 October 2023 |access-date=2023-10-25 |archive-date=2023-10-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027000922/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/yemen-flash-update-1-cyclone-tej-24-october-2023-enar |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-23 |title=Weather tracker: Tropical Cyclone Tej approaches Yemen |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/23/weather-tracker-tropical-cyclone-tej-approaches-yemen |access-date=2023-10-23 |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=2023-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023082538/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/23/weather-tracker-tropical-cyclone-tej-approaches-yemen |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cyclone-tej-landfall-yemen-oman-october-25-101697893899084.html|title=Cyclone 'Tej' likely to make landfall between Yemen & Oman on Oct 25|date=October 21, 2023|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=October 22, 2023|archive-date=October 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022063900/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cyclone-tej-landfall-yemen-oman-october-25-101697893899084.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2023/10/arabian-sea-severe-cyclonic-storm-tej-tracking-west-northwestward-towards-yemen-as-of-oct-21-update-1|title=Arabian Sea: Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej tracking west-northwestward towards Yemen as of Oct. 21 /update 1|website=Arabian Sea: Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej tracking west-northwestward towards Yemen as of Oct. 21 /update 1 &#124; Crisis24|access-date=2023-10-22|archive-date=2023-10-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022141126/https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2023/10/arabian-sea-severe-cyclonic-storm-tej-tracking-west-northwestward-towards-yemen-as-of-oct-21-update-1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-23 |title=Tropical Cyclone Tej |url=https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/151980/tropical-cyclone-tej |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=earthobservatory.nasa.gov |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024020903/https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/151980/tropical-cyclone-tej |url-status=live }}</ref>
 ==Meteorological history==
+{{Storm path|Tej 2023 path.png|colors=new|align=left}}
-{{update section|date=October 2023}}
+On 16 October 2023, the [[India Meteorological Department]] (IMD) began monitoring for the formation of a [[Cyclone|cyclonic]] [[Atmospheric circulation|circulation]] in the [[Arabian Sea]].<ref name=":0" /> In the Arabian Sea, relatively high [[sea surface temperature|ocean temperatures]], indicating a positive [[Indian Ocean Dipole]], created favourable conditions for [[tropical cyclogenesis]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kallungal |first=Dhinesh |date=2023-10-16 |title=First post-monsoon cyclone of 2023 brewing over Arabian Sea |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/first-post-monsoon-cyclone-of-the-year-brewing-over-arabian-sea/article67427352.ece |access-date=2023-10-18 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> A cyclonic circulation formed over the Arabian Sea on 16 October.<ref name=":0">{{cite report |url=https://rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/2/2_3915d3_TROPICAL%20WEATHER%20OUTLOOK%20based%20on%200300%20UTC%20of%2017.10.2023.pdf |title=Tropical Weather Outlook For North Indian Ocean (The Bay Of Bengal and the Arabian Sea) Valid for Next 168 Hours Issued at 0600 UTC of 17.10.2023 Based on 0300 UTC of 17.10.2023. |date=17 October 2023 |publisher=Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre - Tropical Cyclones, India Meteorological Department |location=New Delhi, India |access-date=18 October 2023}}</ref> A [[low-pressure area]] formed as a result of the cyclonic circulation on the morning of October 18. It intensified further on October 20, becoming a deep depression. On the same day, the system intensified into a Cyclonic Storm, receiving the name ''Tej''. As Tej moved northwestward, it encountered a very favorable environment, conducive for [[rapid intensification]], allowing Tej to strengthen into a Category 3 tropical cyclone on October 22. After undergoing an eyewall replacement cycle, Tej weakened and made landfall over [[Al Mahrah Governorate]] between 23 and {{Date|Oct 24, 2023}}.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/yemen-flash-update-1-cyclone-tej-24-october-2023 |title=Yemen: Flash Update #1 - Cyclone Tej, 24 October 2023 &#91;EN/AR&#93; - Yemen &#124; ReliefWeb |date=25 October 2023 |access-date=2023-10-25 |archive-date=2023-10-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027000922/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/yemen-flash-update-1-cyclone-tej-24-october-2023-enar |url-status=live }}</ref>
-{{storm path|Tej 2023 track.png}}
-On 16 October 2023, the [[India Meteorological Department]] (IMD) began monitoring the potential for a formation of a [[Cyclone|cyclonic]] [[Atmospheric circulation|circulation]] in the [[Arabian Sea]].<ref name=":0" /> In Arabian Sea, the relatively higher [[sea surface temperature]], pointing to positive [[Indian Ocean Dipole]], created the favourable condition for the formation of cyclogenesis.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kallungal |first=Dhinesh |date=2023-10-16 |title=First post-monsoon cyclone of 2023 brewing over Arabian Sea |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/first-post-monsoon-cyclone-of-the-year-brewing-over-arabian-sea/article67427352.ece |access-date=2023-10-18 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> A cyclonic circulation formed over the Arabian Sea on 16 October.<ref name=":0">{{cite report |url=https://rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/2/2_3915d3_TROPICAL%20WEATHER%20OUTLOOK%20based%20on%200300%20UTC%20of%2017.10.2023.pdf |title=Tropical Weather Outlook For North Indian Ocean (The Bay Of Bengal and the Arabian Sea) Valid for Next 168 Hours Issued at 0600 UTC of 17.10.2023 Based on 0300 UTC of 17.10.2023. |date=17 October 2023 |publisher=Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre - Tropical Cyclones, India Meteorological Department |location=New Delhi, India |access-date=18 October 2023}}</ref> A [[low-pressure area]] formed as a result of the cyclonic circulation on morning of 18 October. It intensified into a Depression on the 21st of October but little impacts were felt. It then rapidly throughout the night and morning rapidly intensified into a category 3 Cyclone with 120mph sustained winds and 140mph gusts.
+==Preparations==
-====Current storm information====
+===Oman===
-For the latest official information, see:
+Oman's [[Salalah]] port temporarily closed from October 22 as Tej approached.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2023/10/21/Oman-s-Salalah-port-to-be-temporarily-closed-starting-from-Sunday-due-to-Cyclone-Tej|title=Oman's Salalah port to be temporarily closed starting from Sunday due to Cyclone Tej &#124; Al Arabiya English|access-date=2023-10-22|archive-date=2023-10-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022141124/https://english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2023/10/21/Oman-s-Salalah-port-to-be-temporarily-closed-starting-from-Sunday-due-to-Cyclone-Tej|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Oman News Agency]] reported the country's authorities' decision to grant a holiday to employees in the public and private sectors, in the [[Dhofar Governorate]], and the Al Jazir Wilayat in the [[Al Wusta Governorate (Oman)|Al Wusta Governorate]], in anticipation of the cyclone.<ref>{{Cite web|last=الدمام|first=اليوم-|date=2023-10-22 |title=إعصار تيج يفرض الإجازة في عُمان |url=https://www.alyaum.com/articles/6493957/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8/%D8%A5%D8%B9%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC-%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B6-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86|access-date=2023-10-22|website=alyaum|language=Arabic|archive-date=2023-10-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022221923/https://www.alyaum.com/articles/6493957/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8/%D8%A5%D8%B9%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC-%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B6-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86 |url-status=live }}</ref> Oman's National Committee for Emergency Situations Management evacuated residents from the Hallaniyat Islands and coastal regions in the states of [[Salalah]], [[Rakhyut]] and [[Dhalkut|Dhalkot]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Ajanta |title=2-day holiday declared for public, private sectors in Oman's Dhofar region due to Cyclone Tej |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/2-day-holiday-declared-for-public-private-sectors-in-omans-dhofar-region-due-to-cyclone-tej |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023043336/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/2-day-holiday-declared-for-public-private-sectors-in-omans-dhofar-region-due-to-cyclone-tej |url-status=live }}</ref> Shelters and accommodation for 15,000 people were prepared in the Dhofar Governorate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anwer |first=Laraib Tariq |title=Watch: Residents evacuated as cyclone approaches Salalah; heavy rains batter Oman |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/watch-residents-evacuated-as-cyclone-approaches-salalah-heavy-rains-batter-oman |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023062501/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/watch-residents-evacuated-as-cyclone-approaches-salalah-heavy-rains-batter-oman |url-status=live }}</ref> Flights between Muscat and Salalah airports were increased to facilitate movement during the cyclone.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Web Desk |title=Residents to be evacuated, flights increased: Oman's crisis management gears up for Cyclone Tej |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/residents-to-be-evacuated-flights-increased-omans-crisis-management-gears-up-for-cyclone-tej |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023063631/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/residents-to-be-evacuated-flights-increased-omans-crisis-management-gears-up-for-cyclone-tej |url-status=live }}</ref>
-* IMD's [https://mausam.imd.gov.in/responsive/cycloneinformation.php Tropical Cyclone Advisory on Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej]
-* JTWC's [https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0523web.txt Tropical Cyclone Warning on Tropical Cyclone 05A (Tej)]
-== Preparations ==
+=== Yemen ===
+The [[Yemeni Coast Guard]] in the [[Hadhramaut Governorate]] announced that it was taking precautionary measures in anticipation of the arrival of Tej.<ref>{{Cite web |title=تدابير احترازية في اليمن للحد من تأثيرات إعصار "تيج" |url=https://www.alarabiya.net/arab-and-world/yemen/2023/10/21/%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%AF-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%A3%D8%AB%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC- |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022141123/https://www.alarabiya.net/arab-and-world/yemen/2023/10/21/%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%AF-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%A3%D8%AB%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC- |archive-date=2023-10-22 |access-date=2023-10-22}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=الحدث |first=عدن تايم-نُبقيك مع |title=اخبار وتقارير - عاجل / مركز الإنذار يؤكد تحول العاصفة "تيج" إلى إعصار من الدرجة الأولى |url=https://www.aden-tm.net/news/263399 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022120352/https://www.aden-tm.net/news/263399 |archive-date=2023-10-22 |access-date=2023-10-22 |website=www.aden-tm.net |language=ar}}</ref> According to Saba News Agency, Al-Qatabi Ali Al-Farji, the Governor of Al-Mahra, called on the people to take precautions to avoid Tej's dangers. The governor warned citizens living in the depths of the valleys, farmers, and fishermen of the dangers of staying in low-lying places that are vulnerable to floods and hurricane threats. He called on international and humanitarian organizations working in Al-Mahra to intervene. He also called on citizens to take the utmost caution with the onset of the effects of Tej's heavy rains and strong winds. In [[Shabwah Governorate]], fishermen were warned not to go into the sea and were told to take necessary precautions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=الحدث |first=عدن تايم-نُبقيك مع |title=اخبار وتقارير - أول تحذير في شبوة بشأن إعصار تيج |url=https://www.aden-tm.net/news/263409 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022072521/https://www.aden-tm.net/news/263409 |archive-date=2023-10-22 |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=www.aden-tm.net |language=ar}}</ref> In [[Al Mahrah Governorate]], The Office of Education in Al-Mahra also announced the closure of schools in the governorate due to Tej.<ref>{{Cite web |title=عاجل : ايقاف العملية التعليمية في المهرة بسبب اعصار تيج |url=https://adengad.net/posts/707282 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022030619/https://adengad.net/posts/707282 |archive-date=2023-10-22 |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=عدن الغد |language=ar}}</ref> President [[Rashad al-Alimi|Rashid al-Alimi]] contacted the governorates of Hadhramout, Mahra, and [[Socotra Governorate|Socotra]] and directed the government to support the efforts of the local authorities in preparing for the arrival of Tej.<ref name=":1" /> Authorities in eastern Yemen declared a state of emergency, suspended schools and told fishermen stay home.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-21 |title=Schools close, fishermen seek shelter as Yemen braces for cyclone |url=https://arab.news/zcm35 |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Arab News |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024232816/https://stags.bluekai.com/site/83216?ret=html&phint=key%3Dvalue&phint=e_id_m%3Dc84059e8069e3fff5dd4cecb8cbd5cc6&phint=e_id_s%3D2ad46c054dc89a08a72ea4b181578996d210e2837666f2ae583fed3b45403d9a&phint=__bk_t%3DSchools%20close%2C%20fishermen%20seek%20shelter%20as%20Yemen%20braces%20for%20cyclone%20%7C%20Arab%20News&phint=__bk_k%3DJubail%2CAl-Ahsa%2CAl-Kharj%2CTaif%2CQatif%2Coil%2CDammam%2CAbha%2CAsir%2CYanbu%2Cislam%2Cjobs%2Csports%2CKhalij%20times%2Cgulf%20news%2Csaudi%20gazette%2CRiyadh%2CTabuk%2CMecca%2CMedina%2CAlMadinah%2CJeddah%2CMakkah%2CHail%2CMecca%2CMakkah%2CEastern%2CKing%20Abdullah%2C%20jobs%20in%20Saudi%2Cwork%20in%20saudi%20arabia%2C%20umrah%2CHajj%D8%8C%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%20%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B2&phint=__bk_l%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.arabnews.com%2Fnode%2F2395366%2Fmiddle-east&phint=__bk_v%3D3.1.10&limit=10&r=28061091 |url-status=live }}</ref> The warning also prompted Yemeni authorities in Hadramout, Mahra, Shabwa and Socotra to declare a [[state of emergency]] and issue regular updates to the public.<ref name=":2" /> Fishermen were ordered not to go to sea and were also told to empty their docked boats and move the vessels to safer locations, and people living in low-lying areas advised to move their cars and other possessions to safety.<ref name=":2" /> Hadramout Governor Mabkhout bin Madhi set up a committee to oversee preparations for rescue and storm relief operations,<ref name=":2" /> while the neighbouring [[Al Mahrah Governorate|governorate of Al Mahrah]], set up an emergency committee to make plans for schools to house people forced to leave their homes in the event of severe damage from the cyclone.<ref name=":2" />
-=== Oman ===
-Oman's [[Salalah]] port was planned to be temporarily shut down on from October 22, in response to Tej's expected arrival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2023/10/21/Oman-s-Salalah-port-to-be-temporarily-closed-starting-from-Sunday-due-to-Cyclone-Tej|title=Oman's Salalah port to be temporarily closed starting from Sunday due to Cyclone Tej &#124; Al Arabiya English}}</ref>
+==Impact==
+===Oman===
+Tej struck Oman's Dhofar Governorate, with the National Multi-Hazards Early Warning Centre indicating an intensification of the cyclone. Expect heavy to very heavy rainfall (100–300&nbsp;mm), leading to flooding in valleys and high waves (6–12 meters) on the Arabian Sea coast. The cyclone featured wind speeds around its centre of 95-110 knots. It came ashore near the coast of Dhofar on the evening of 23 October and the following morning, bringing heavy rain, strong winds (50-70 knots), and rough seas.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://alwatan.kuwait.tt/articledetails.aspx?id=728052&yearquarter=20234 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=alwatan.kuwait.tt |title=Archived copy |archive-date=2023-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024232805/https://alwatan.kuwait.tt/articledetails.aspx?id=728052&yearquarter=20234 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=وكالات |date=2023-10-24 |title="إعصار تيج" يتراجع في سلطنة عُمان وطوارئ في اليمن |url=https://www.al-madina.com/article/859450/%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9/%D8%A5%D8%B9%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%B9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%B7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A6-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%86 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=جريدة المدينة |language=ar |archive-date=2023-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024232804/https://www.al-madina.com/article/859450/%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9/%D8%A5%D8%B9%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%B9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%B7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A6-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%86 |url-status=live }}</ref> Tropical rain clouds affected Dhofar Governorate, bringing varying levels of rainfall to [[Salalah]], [[Sadah, Oman|Sadah]], [[Mirbat]], and [[Taqah]]. Additionally, rough seas with waves ranging from 6 to 12 meters were expected along the Arabian Sea coast, posing a danger to coastal areas and creeks.<ref name=":4"/>
+===United Arab Emirates===
+Heavy rains hit parts of the UAE on October 22. Massive flooding was reported in an area south of [[Shawka]], which is a town near the Oman border.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Web Desk |title=Watch: Heavy rain, hail batter UAE; residents warned of 'hazardous weather' as Cyclone Tej deepens |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/watch-heavy-rains-hit-uae-as-cyclone-tej-deepens |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023043038/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/watch-heavy-rains-hit-uae-as-cyclone-tej-deepens |url-status=live }}</ref> On October 25, flooding occurred in the Al Faya region in [[Sharjah]], which is located towards the east of UAE. Hailstones fell in an area north of [[Fujairah]] with mountainous roads flooded with rainwater.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Web Desk |title=Watch: Gushing waters in Sharjah as UAE rains continue for 8th day |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/watch-gushing-waters-in-sharjah-as-uae-rains-continue-for-8th-day |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231025072645/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/watch-gushing-waters-in-sharjah-as-uae-rains-continue-for-8th-day |url-status=live }}</ref>
 === Yemen ===
+[[File:Cyclone Tej in socotra(1).jpg|thumb|Flooding caused by Cyclone Tej on the island of Socotra, Yemen]]
-On October 21, the [[Yemeni Coast Guard]] announced that it was taking precautionary measures in anticipation of Tej during the next two days.<ref>https://www.alarabiya.net/arab-and-world/yemen/2023/10/21/%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%AF-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%A3%D8%AB%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC-</ref> In [[Shabwah Governorate]], fishermen were warned not to go into the sea and were told to take necessary precautions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=الحدث |first=عدن تايم-نُبقيك مع |title=اخبار وتقارير - أول تحذير في شبوة بشأن إعصار تيج |url=https://www.aden-tm.net/news/263409 |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=www.aden-tm.net |language=ar}}</ref> In [[Al Mahrah Governorate]], The Office of Education in Al-Mahra also announced the suspension of education in the governorate due to Tej.<ref>{{Cite web |title=عاجل : ايقاف العملية التعليمية في المهرة بسبب اعصار تيج |url=https://adengad.net/posts/707282 |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=عدن الغد |language=ar}}</ref>
 ==== Socotra ====
+On October 22, Tej caused rough weather and [[torrential rain]]s in [[Socotra]], along with reported high waves, [[floods]] and [[landslide]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=خاص |first=رصد |title=الأرصاد: تزايد شدة العاصفة "تيج" لتصل إلى عاصفة عاتية |url=https://almahriah.net/local/32535 |access-date=2023-10-22 |website=المهرية نت |archive-date=2023-10-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022221920/https://almahriah.net/local/32535 |url-status=live }}</ref> Torrential rain on Saturday caused flooding on the island of Socotra as the cyclone made landfall.<ref name=":2" /> The flooding led to some roads in the [[Socotra Governorate|governorate's]] capital city of [[Hadibu]] being cut, along with other areas in the archipelago. The [[Socotra Airport]] recorded {{cvt|13|mm}} of rain, with wind speeds reaching {{cvt|25|knot|kph mph|round=5}} and gusts exceeding {{cvt|25|knot|kph mph|round=5}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=خاص |title=سيول جارفة في سقطرى تأثرا بإعصار تيج |url=https://almahriah.net/local/32544 |access-date=2023-10-22 |website=المهرية نت |archive-date=2023-10-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022221920/https://almahriah.net/local/32544 |url-status=live }}</ref> There was damage as a result of rain and wind, related to the blocking of roads and the bulldozing of farms, and the destruction of parts of some homes.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=خاص |title=مشاهد ما بعد إعصار تيج في سقطرى... خسائر طفيفة وأرض تحولت إلى مروجاً وأنهاراً |url=https://almahriah.net/local/32600 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=المهرية نت |archive-date=2023-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024232829/https://almahriah.net/local/32600 |url-status=live }}</ref> Over 500&nbsp;homes on the island sustained damage from the cyclone, displacing 192&nbsp;households, primarily in [[Qulensya wa Abd al Kuri District]]. Three people overall were reported with minor injuries.<ref name="YemenFlash1">{{cite web |title=Yemen: Flash Update #1 - Cyclone Tej, 24 October 2023 |url=https://reliefweb.int/attachments/6e82a6ea-f695-462c-8f12-302d35aeff43/24102023_Cyclone%20Tej%20Flash%20Update_1_Final.pdf |via=ReliefWeb |publisher=[[United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]] |access-date=2023-10-25 |date=2023-10-23 |archive-date=2023-10-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027000846/https://reliefweb.int/attachments/6e82a6ea-f695-462c-8f12-302d35aeff43/24102023_Cyclone%20Tej%20Flash%20Update_1_Final.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":6" />
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-== Impact ==
+====Mainland====
+The [[Yemen Red Crescent Society]] in Al-Mahra Governorate initiated evacuations due to Tej,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=خاص |title=الهلال الأحمر اليمني: إجلاء الأسر المتضررة من إعصار تيج في المهرة وسط ظروف صعبة |url=https://almahriah.net/local/32607 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=المهرية نت |archive-date=2023-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024232805/https://almahriah.net/local/32607 |url-status=live }}</ref> along with the army, security forces, and health teams to move affected families to shelter centers amidst heavy rain and strong winds.<ref name=":3" /> Additionally, they also appealed to the Presidential Council, government, and Arab coalition for aircraft assistance to rescue flood-stranded individuals in Al-Ghaydah District, including Al-Ibri, Haft Al-Sada, Kalshat, and other areas.<ref name=":3" /> The storm flooded roads, submerged cars and forced Yemen Red Crescent volunteers in Al Mahra to temporarily suspend operations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=خاص |title=المهرة..حالة وفاة وتهدم 10 منازل جراء الإعصار في حصوين |url=https://almahriah.net/local/32609 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=المهرية نت |archive-date=2023-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024232825/https://almahriah.net/local/32609 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=خاصة |first=متابعات |title=مسؤول محلي يوجه نداء لإغاثة المتضررين من إعصار تيج في حصوين بالمهرة |url=https://almahriah.net/local/32614 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=المهرية نت |archive-date=2023-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024232806/https://almahriah.net/local/32614 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite news |date=25 October 2023 |title=Tropical cyclone kills two, displaces 10,000 in Yemen |work=[[Al Arabiya]] |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/10/25/Tropical-cyclone-kills-two-displaces-10-000-in-Yemen- |access-date=27 October 2023 |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027065409/https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/10/25/Tropical-cyclone-kills-two-displaces-10-000-in-Yemen- |url-status=live }}</ref> Tej resulted in at least two deaths, alongside 150 injuries and 10,000 displaced people.<ref name=":5" />
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 == See also ==
+{{Portal|Tropical cyclones}}
+* [[Weather of 2023]]
+* [[Tropical cyclones in 2023]]
+* [[Deep Depression ARB 02 (2008)]]
+* [[Cyclone Chapala]] (2015)
+* [[Cyclone Megh]] (2015)
+* [[Cyclone Mekunu]] (2018)
+== Notes ==
-* [[Cyclone Chapala]]
+{{notelist}}
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